Subsurface Data Manager | Hybrid in Queenstown, EC

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 130,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Subsurface Data Manager in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, on a hybrid basis. You will oversee integrity and accessibility of geological, geophysical, and engineering data, implement data governance, and support subsurface teams.

Join a team focused on accurate historical records and enabling new exploration initiatives, with responsibilities spanning data archiving, QC, and collaboration with IT and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (Geoscience, Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Management).
• Minimum 6 years of experience in subsurface data management in oil and gas.
• Experience with geological/geophysical/reservoir databases and software (Petrel, Kingdom, IHS tools).
• Strong data governance, quality control, and data lifecycle management.
• Proficient in database management and data manipulation; able to train staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data management policies for subsurface data (geological, geophysical, reservoir, well data).
• Ensure data quality through validation and QC processes.
• Manage databases, workflows, and systems for storing, retrieving, and analyzing subsurface information.
• Provide technical support and training to geoscientists, engineers, and other data users.
• Oversee data archiving, backup, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure data integration and accessibility.
• Manage vendor relationships for data management software and services.
• Stay updated on best practices and emerging technologies in subsurface data management.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality control

Database management

Training & support

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geoscience/Engineering/CS/Info Management

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

IHS Markit tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Subsurface Data Manager in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, on a hybrid basis. You will oversee integrity and accessibility of geological, geophysical, and engineering data, implement data governance, and support subsurface teams.

Join a team focused on accurate historical records and enabling new exploration initiatives, with responsibilities spanning data archiving, QC, and collaboration with IT and vendors.